Ogeechee Road Shooting Update

05/11/04

Savannah-Chatham police shut down a stretch of Ogeechee Road for over an hour following the shooting of a suspect by an officer. More >>

An undercover drug operation ends with a suspect shot. The aftermath shut down Ogeechee Road for hours. Police say, around 4pm yesterday afternoon, the Savannah-Chatham Counter Narcotics Team was working on Ogeechee Road around the Thunderbird Inn and Liberty Inn.

Agents got into an altercation with 39-year-old James Rentiers. But he got into his car and tried to get away. Agent Rodney Gerido held onto the car and was dragged a short distance on Highway 17. He pulled his gun and shot Rentiers twice.

Agent Gerido refused treatment, but Rentiers was rushed to Memorial Health and into surgery. His wounds are considered serious.

Police internal affairs is investigating the incident, which is standard procedure in any police shooting.

A group of more than 50 pastors in Savannah hopes the families of murder victims can help them create positive change in the city’s violent crime. The Savannah Alliance of Pastors is holding that meeting and a prayer vigil next week.

A group of more than 50 pastors in Savannah hopes the families of murder victims can help them create positive change in the city’s violent crime. The Savannah Alliance of Pastors is holding that meeting and a prayer vigil next week.